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📄 Launched at the South Yorkshire Tech Summit, our co-created Action Plan to scale the tech ecosystem of our region is now open for feedback!
The plan aims to leverage public and private resources to build a thriving regional tech ecosystem. 🤝
Download the plan and give feedback: buff.ly/J98JBzE
The plan aims to leverage public and private resources to build a thriving regional tech ecosystem. 🤝
Download the plan and give feedback: buff.ly/J98JBzE
BusinessCloud’s annual EdTech 50 ranking for 2026 is open for public voting until 22nd Feb.
There are seven brilliant Sheffield-based companies nominated among the UK's most innovative startups and scaleups in education.
Shoutout to these local EdTech pioneers!
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There are seven brilliant Sheffield-based companies nominated among the UK's most innovative startups and scaleups in education.
Shoutout to these local EdTech pioneers!
buff.ly/vduCW4S
EdTech 50: Vote for the most innovative UK education tech firms
Help decide BusinessCloud’s 2026 EdTech 50 ranking - the most innovative UK firms creating tech for education and workplace development
businesscloud.co.uk
February 16, 2026 at 4:18 PM
BusinessCloud’s annual EdTech 50 ranking for 2026 is open for public voting until 22nd Feb.
There are seven brilliant Sheffield-based companies nominated among the UK's most innovative startups and scaleups in education.
Shoutout to these local EdTech pioneers!
buff.ly/vduCW4S
There are seven brilliant Sheffield-based companies nominated among the UK's most innovative startups and scaleups in education.
Shoutout to these local EdTech pioneers!
buff.ly/vduCW4S
South Yorkshire’s tech engine is buzzing. In the last few weeks we’ve supported founders at our Tech Scale Up Advisor practice pitches, celebrated new ideas at the Startup Showcase, convened the region at SY Tech Summit 2026, hosted an AI panel at Innovation Local SY, and supported partner events! 🔥
February 16, 2026 at 2:22 PM
South Yorkshire’s tech engine is buzzing. In the last few weeks we’ve supported founders at our Tech Scale Up Advisor practice pitches, celebrated new ideas at the Startup Showcase, convened the region at SY Tech Summit 2026, hosted an AI panel at Innovation Local SY, and supported partner events! 🔥
A useful roundup of startup business grants and funding in the UK from shipshape.vc, as the funding landscape is ever-changing and slow to navigate as a busy founder.
UK Business Grants for Startups: Real Funding Sources in 2026
The definitive 2026 list of real startup business grants in the UK; how to qualify, apply, and combine them with other small‑business funding routes.
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February 16, 2026 at 1:24 PM
A useful roundup of startup business grants and funding in the UK from shipshape.vc, as the funding landscape is ever-changing and slow to navigate as a busy founder.
New digital skills courses delivered by experts at Sheffield Hallam University are aiming to help SME manufacturers embrace and capitalise on artificial intelligence to boost productivity and drive growth, as part of Made Smarter Yorkshire & Humber.
Sheffield-based digital skills programmes to help manufacturers build AI-ready leaders
New digital skills courses are aiming to help SME manufacturers in Sheffield embrace and capitalise on AI to boost productivity and drive growth.
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February 13, 2026 at 3:28 PM
New digital skills courses delivered by experts at Sheffield Hallam University are aiming to help SME manufacturers embrace and capitalise on artificial intelligence to boost productivity and drive growth, as part of Made Smarter Yorkshire & Humber.
🚀 New Innovate UK Funding Opportunity: TechLocal is a £27 million programme delivered over four years. Two grant competitions for tech skills are now open, including new professional courses, graduate traineeships, and AI work experience. Deadline 18 March:
TechLocal: Connecting Local Talent to Local Tech Jobs - Innovate UK Business Connect
If you have any questions about the scope requirements of this competition, email [email protected] or call 0300 321 4357.
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February 13, 2026 at 10:18 AM
🚀 New Innovate UK Funding Opportunity: TechLocal is a £27 million programme delivered over four years. Two grant competitions for tech skills are now open, including new professional courses, graduate traineeships, and AI work experience. Deadline 18 March:
The Climb Tour is coming to Sheffield in March, bringing a dynamic forum to founders and investors. Bring your ideas and energy, and leave with valuable connections. At The Diamond, University of Sheffield on 11 March, 15:00-19:00. More details coming soon. buff.ly/RK85h5G #SheffEvents
ClimbTour - Sheffield
Climb thrives on diversity. If you don't tick the usual boxes, that’s even better.
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February 12, 2026 at 9:42 AM
The Climb Tour is coming to Sheffield in March, bringing a dynamic forum to founders and investors. Bring your ideas and energy, and leave with valuable connections. At The Diamond, University of Sheffield on 11 March, 15:00-19:00. More details coming soon. buff.ly/RK85h5G #SheffEvents
Doncaster-based employers with fewer than 100 staff are being asked to step forward and take advantage of three-month wage payments, via the newly-launched Wage Subsidy scheme, in return for offering job roles to young people who are not in employment or training.
Doncaster Organisations Invited To Unlock Local Talent With Wage Subsidy Scheme
Doncaster based employers with fewer than 100 staff are being asked to step forward and take advantage of three-month wage payments, via the newly launched Wage Subsidy scheme, in return for offering…
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February 11, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Doncaster-based employers with fewer than 100 staff are being asked to step forward and take advantage of three-month wage payments, via the newly-launched Wage Subsidy scheme, in return for offering job roles to young people who are not in employment or training.
Sheffield Tech Parks have launched Project 26, an 8-week programme for tech startups in Sheffield. Project 26 offers intensive, practical support for early-stage founders in response to increasing demand, preparing them for incubators like the Cooper Project. Learn more: buff.ly/HJGjtUz
February 11, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Sheffield Tech Parks have launched Project 26, an 8-week programme for tech startups in Sheffield. Project 26 offers intensive, practical support for early-stage founders in response to increasing demand, preparing them for incubators like the Cooper Project. Learn more: buff.ly/HJGjtUz
Top Tech Yorkshire 2026 accelerator programme kicked off in January with a networking session. South Yorkshire businesses taking part include Slashdot Studios, Cheribim, Nutritoken and Pipe Ten Hosting. The 2026 cohort spans AI, health, edtech, information exchange, and digital accessibility. 🚀
February 10, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Top Tech Yorkshire 2026 accelerator programme kicked off in January with a networking session. South Yorkshire businesses taking part include Slashdot Studios, Cheribim, Nutritoken and Pipe Ten Hosting. The 2026 cohort spans AI, health, edtech, information exchange, and digital accessibility. 🚀
Fyous, the Sheffield pioneer of polymorphic manufacturing, has launched a £1.5m equity crowdfunding round to expand its technologies. This builds on a £1.3m raise from angel investors in 2025, and allows a wider range of investors to own a stake in Fyous, at a £25m valuation.
Fyous targets £1.5m crowdfunding for ‘next 3D printing’
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February 10, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Fyous, the Sheffield pioneer of polymorphic manufacturing, has launched a £1.5m equity crowdfunding round to expand its technologies. This builds on a £1.3m raise from angel investors in 2025, and allows a wider range of investors to own a stake in Fyous, at a £25m valuation.
Join this free, in‑person seminar at Barnsley Business Village this Thursday lunchtime to learn how startups and SMEs can protect their ideas, understand key IP rights, and build a strong intellectual property strategy. buff.ly/xfXhpDe
Intellectual Property seminar for Startups and other SMEs
delivered by Barrister Jane Lambert
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February 9, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Join this free, in‑person seminar at Barnsley Business Village this Thursday lunchtime to learn how startups and SMEs can protect their ideas, understand key IP rights, and build a strong intellectual property strategy. buff.ly/xfXhpDe
Startup Social kicked off 2026 with a room full of founders, ideas and people brave enough to stand up and share them. They're always looking for Northern founders to do a 60-second pitch and to join for networking. Next event: Thursday 26 Feb, 6-8pm, Hideaway. Tickets: buff.ly/tISCk0j #SheffEvents
February 9, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Startup Social kicked off 2026 with a room full of founders, ideas and people brave enough to stand up and share them. They're always looking for Northern founders to do a 60-second pitch and to join for networking. Next event: Thursday 26 Feb, 6-8pm, Hideaway. Tickets: buff.ly/tISCk0j #SheffEvents
ClimbAwards voting is now open! Vote for your favourites and support the innovators making a difference.
🔸 Vote for your top picks in all categories
🔸 The top 3 in each category advance to the final stage
🔸 A Review Panel will then select the winners
Every vote counts: buff.ly/CGxt8B4
🔸 Vote for your top picks in all categories
🔸 The top 3 in each category advance to the final stage
🔸 A Review Panel will then select the winners
Every vote counts: buff.ly/CGxt8B4
February 6, 2026 at 1:45 PM
ClimbAwards voting is now open! Vote for your favourites and support the innovators making a difference.
🔸 Vote for your top picks in all categories
🔸 The top 3 in each category advance to the final stage
🔸 A Review Panel will then select the winners
Every vote counts: buff.ly/CGxt8B4
🔸 Vote for your top picks in all categories
🔸 The top 3 in each category advance to the final stage
🔸 A Review Panel will then select the winners
Every vote counts: buff.ly/CGxt8B4
Sheffield Angels are back on 3rd March with their informal pitch event. ✨
Local founders can apply to do a 6-minute pitch at their website for this and future events. With Angels, guests and other exciting startups in the room from a range of industries.
Get involved: buff.ly/GVAfn05
Local founders can apply to do a 6-minute pitch at their website for this and future events. With Angels, guests and other exciting startups in the room from a range of industries.
Get involved: buff.ly/GVAfn05
February 6, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Sheffield Angels are back on 3rd March with their informal pitch event. ✨
Local founders can apply to do a 6-minute pitch at their website for this and future events. With Angels, guests and other exciting startups in the room from a range of industries.
Get involved: buff.ly/GVAfn05
Local founders can apply to do a 6-minute pitch at their website for this and future events. With Angels, guests and other exciting startups in the room from a range of industries.
Get involved: buff.ly/GVAfn05
🚀 TECH SY is shining a light on South Yorkshire’s pre‑scaling and scaling startups with our data-powered Scaling Dashboard. Now strengthened with enhanced employment growth data and featuring eight new startups who are showing signs of growth.
Explore the dashboard here: buff.ly/PG9Tndj
Explore the dashboard here: buff.ly/PG9Tndj
February 6, 2026 at 10:45 AM
🚀 TECH SY is shining a light on South Yorkshire’s pre‑scaling and scaling startups with our data-powered Scaling Dashboard. Now strengthened with enhanced employment growth data and featuring eight new startups who are showing signs of growth.
Explore the dashboard here: buff.ly/PG9Tndj
Explore the dashboard here: buff.ly/PG9Tndj
Alison Purvis, Associate Dean at Sheffield Hallam University, has been recognised as one of the UK’s influential figures in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the prestigious AI 100 UK list for 2025 which celebrates individuals driving innovation, policy, and ethical practice in AI.
Sheffield Hallam academic named among UK’s top 100 AI leaders | Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam academic named among UK’s top 100 AI leaders
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February 6, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Alison Purvis, Associate Dean at Sheffield Hallam University, has been recognised as one of the UK’s influential figures in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the prestigious AI 100 UK list for 2025 which celebrates individuals driving innovation, policy, and ethical practice in AI.
The next Barnsley StartUp MeetUp is on Thursday, 12th February at the DMC, where they will be exploring “Zero to Hero: Modern Prototyping with AI”. Vitor Correa from Binary Forge Solutions will guide us through the specific tools and techniques you can employ right now. buff.ly/13gigSU
February 5, 2026 at 4:06 PM
The next Barnsley StartUp MeetUp is on Thursday, 12th February at the DMC, where they will be exploring “Zero to Hero: Modern Prototyping with AI”. Vitor Correa from Binary Forge Solutions will guide us through the specific tools and techniques you can employ right now. buff.ly/13gigSU
🌟 Applications for Tech Nation's OneToWin are now open!
OneToWin is a national pitch competition for standout pre-Series A SaaS founders, with a live final at London Tech Week. If you’re Seed–Series A, UK-based, EIS-eligible and ready for your next move, apply now:
OneToWin is a national pitch competition for standout pre-Series A SaaS founders, with a live final at London Tech Week. If you’re Seed–Series A, UK-based, EIS-eligible and ready for your next move, apply now:
OneToWin | Tech Nation
Where the UK's most ambitious founders win an opportunity for investment that defines their next chapter
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February 5, 2026 at 9:42 AM
🌟 Applications for Tech Nation's OneToWin are now open!
OneToWin is a national pitch competition for standout pre-Series A SaaS founders, with a live final at London Tech Week. If you’re Seed–Series A, UK-based, EIS-eligible and ready for your next move, apply now:
OneToWin is a national pitch competition for standout pre-Series A SaaS founders, with a live final at London Tech Week. If you’re Seed–Series A, UK-based, EIS-eligible and ready for your next move, apply now:
🌟 Applications for the #NextWave competition are now open! #NextWave is a national pitch event by Tech Nation, uniting the UK ecosystem for a final in Manchester. Founders can pitch to key stakeholders, with £2M investment at stake. EIS eligible pre-seed/seed startups can apply now:
NextWave | Tech Nation
Where early-stage UK startups compete for their share of £2M
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February 4, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Every adult in the UK is eligible to take free, newly benchmarked courses to gain practical AI skills for work – as the joint government and industry programme sees a major expansion to upskill 10 million workers.
Government offers UK adults free AI training for work
The online lessons give advice on things such as how to prompt chatbots or complete admin tasks.
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February 4, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Every adult in the UK is eligible to take free, newly benchmarked courses to gain practical AI skills for work – as the joint government and industry programme sees a major expansion to upskill 10 million workers.
Entries for the 2026 Northern Tech Awards are now open, GP Bullhound has announced. In their 13th year, the awards shine a spotlight on the fastest growing and most promising tech companies in the North of the UK.
Entries open for Northern Tech Awards 2026
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February 3, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Entries for the 2026 Northern Tech Awards are now open, GP Bullhound has announced. In their 13th year, the awards shine a spotlight on the fastest growing and most promising tech companies in the North of the UK.
📄 Launched at the South Yorkshire Tech Summit, our co-created Action Plan to scale the tech ecosystem of our region is now open for feedback!
The plan aims to leverage public and private resources to build a thriving regional tech ecosystem. 🤝
Download the plan and give feedback: buff.ly/J98JBzE
The plan aims to leverage public and private resources to build a thriving regional tech ecosystem. 🤝
Download the plan and give feedback: buff.ly/J98JBzE
February 3, 2026 at 1:27 PM
📄 Launched at the South Yorkshire Tech Summit, our co-created Action Plan to scale the tech ecosystem of our region is now open for feedback!
The plan aims to leverage public and private resources to build a thriving regional tech ecosystem. 🤝
Download the plan and give feedback: buff.ly/J98JBzE
The plan aims to leverage public and private resources to build a thriving regional tech ecosystem. 🤝
Download the plan and give feedback: buff.ly/J98JBzE
Barnsley could see improved public services, better support in local schools, quicker NHS care and new opportunities for jobs and skills as it becomes the UK’s first government-backed “Tech Town”. Barnsley will establish a national blueprint for how AI can improve everyday life. buff.ly/jR1RPFF
Barnsley becomes UK’s first government-backed 'Tech Town' | TheBusinessDesk.com
Designed to position Barnsley as a trailblazer and national blueprint for how AI can improve everyday life
www.thebusinessdesk.com
February 3, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Barnsley could see improved public services, better support in local schools, quicker NHS care and new opportunities for jobs and skills as it becomes the UK’s first government-backed “Tech Town”. Barnsley will establish a national blueprint for how AI can improve everyday life. buff.ly/jR1RPFF
If you’re a founder, startup leader, or investor in the UK, take part in Tech Nation's UK Tech Sector Survey to influence future UK tech policy. Developed with HM Treasury, it informs The Tech Nation Report 2026, and there are prizes up for grabs! buff.ly/xYQCUdW
February 3, 2026 at 10:24 AM
If you’re a founder, startup leader, or investor in the UK, take part in Tech Nation's UK Tech Sector Survey to influence future UK tech policy. Developed with HM Treasury, it informs The Tech Nation Report 2026, and there are prizes up for grabs! buff.ly/xYQCUdW
Report released by TECH SY and Dealroom at South Yorkshire Tech Summit 2026 in Barnsley showcases the region as a fast‑growing innovation economy, driven by record investment rounds, a surge in university spinouts, and deepening specialisation in frontier technologies.
‘DeepTech leads South Yorkshire’s startup economy’
Report released by TECH SY and Dealroom at South Yorkshire Tech Summit 2026 in Barnsley showcases fast‑growing innovation economy
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February 2, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Report released by TECH SY and Dealroom at South Yorkshire Tech Summit 2026 in Barnsley showcases the region as a fast‑growing innovation economy, driven by record investment rounds, a surge in university spinouts, and deepening specialisation in frontier technologies.